The project Six Points Collective in Knoxville, TN was part of an integrations studio, focusing on applying codes, structures, zoning, and materiality. The Six Points Collective aimed to bridge the gap between the campus and the Guy B. Love Towers neighborhood, emphasizing community well-being and healthy lifestyle promotion. The project prioritized green spaces and recreation opportunities for residents.
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The collaborative Studio Mozambique project aimed to blend contemporary and ecological initiatives in the proposal for Hlauleka Secondary School in Mozambique. Incorporating trusses, courtyards, and green spaces, the campus design focused on creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces. Emphasizing flexibility and ecological friendliness, the project utilized materials found in the region, offering a rich and inviting landscape.
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The “Retrofit” urban study was a quick project done as part of an ecology class, focused on revitalizing a hazardous site in Knoxville. The team aimed to address the effects of the Superfund Site, create an education facility, promote ecological function, and establish a recreational area. The study involved site selection and dealing with contamination challenges.
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The project Hortus addresses the integration of green architecture and user experience. The design incorporates green roofs as water collection systems, with filtration integrated into the building’s walls. The use of voids or cores allows for natural light and social spaces, while the design is adaptable to multiple locations, overcoming initial skepticism and practical challenges.
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Internal Drift was a project focused on developing one of the communities along the Tennessee River. And in conjunction with other classmate’s projects, turning the river and its communities into an interconnected trail system. It involved learning about national parks and touring the Tennessee Watershed. The project aimed to bring the community and river together, and complement the rich local culture and history, through human centric design.
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